In-Stride Evaluation of Draft Joint Concepts White Paper

This paper provides an overview of an approach to evaluation of draft joint concepts. As part of the joint concept development process, in-stride concept evaluation examines the viability of draft joint concepts prior to final review. The concept evaluation process aims to design an evaluation event that supports a detailed analytic framework based on clear objectives. Analytic war games are one means to provide a useful means for achieving adequate rigor at acceptable cost. Preparation and execution of war games must ensure appropriate data is generated for analysis. Concept evaluation culminates with a report of findings and recommendations based on synthesis of the quantitative data and qualitative observations generated. The recommendations enable advancement of concept development through critical examination and refinement of the draft ideas.